Programs and Trainings for Eating Disorder Professionals

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Female Eating Disorder Professional Eating disorder professionals who support individuals, families, and loved ones in the recovery process are fundamental for healing. Perhaps one of the most unique aspects about eating disorder professionals is the collaboration across disciplines that is essential for optimizing treatment approaches. This might include but is not limited to: Physicians (General Practitioners), Psychotherapists, Registered Dietitians, [...]
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Dealing with Disappointment in Recovery from Anorexia

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Girl struggling with anorexia Contributor: Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Representative for Timberline Knolls Residental Treatment Center and Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation So much of the maturity that comes with working through eating disorder recovery comes through managing expectations. When I finally committed to recovery, I started out with unrealistic expectations about the time it would [...]
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Medication Management for Co-Occurring Disorders

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Woman in the grass There is no magic pill for eating disorder recovery. However, many individuals with eating disorders often exhibit co-occurring disorders, such as addiction, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Often, the symptoms that come with this dual diagnosis can contribute to the existence of the eating disorder itself. Therefore, managing a co-occurring disorder, sometimes through [...]
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When OCD Tendencies Fuel Eating Disorder Behaviors

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Males with Eating Disorders Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), like other mental illnesses, is often the subject of stigma and stereotypes. Many people may misunderstand OCD and the serious implications that come with living with this disorder. Another aspect of OCD that is often overlooked is the increased risk associated with eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating [...]
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The Impact of Nancy Kerrigan’s Eating Disorder Revelation

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Woman on pier Two-time Olympic figure skating medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant, Nancy Kerrigan, has brought the issue of eating disorders among athletes to the spotlight after her recent interview with People Magazine. Kerrigan, who is also the executive producer of the upcoming documentary, “Why Don’t you Lose 5 Pounds,” continues to highlight the issue that [...]
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5 Effective Self-Care Strategies For When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

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Relaxing and coping When in eating disorder recovery, it is important to identify what triggers influence past eating disorder behaviors. Experiencing urges to restrict, binge, purge, or other associated behaviors that may have been part of your disorder, usually signals that something in your life needs attention. Using self-care strategies can help maintain your recovery. Stress, anxiety, and [...]
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